Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Giants Extend Bumgarner

San Francisco skips the suspense and locks this young pitcher up early.

Unlike other unsigned designated hitters, Damon's forced retirement will have to wait.

Brandon Phillips and Ian Kinsler will stay with their teams well into their 30s.

Jonathon Niese joins the parade of extensions.

Joey Votto is a Red forever, and Matt Cain makes Giants fans forget about Zito.

Indians, Royals lock up two of 2011's breakout stars

Brewers extend their catcher, Blue Jays commit to McGowan, Chris Young on his last (very tall) legs

A look at the Derek Holland and Nick Hundley extensions, plus the Royals' acquisition of Humberto Quintero and Jason Bourgeois

A look at the most interesting names in NL East spring training camps

A look at the shocking return of Andy Pettitte to baseball

A look at the extension Alcides Escobar inks with Kansas City

A look at the NL Central non-roster invitees who could make an impact at the major league level this year

A look at Glen Perkins's extension with the Minnesota Twins (and his chance for saves), plus Jarrad Page's jump from the NFL to MLB

A look at the biggest names in NL West camps this spring on minor-league deals.

The Buccos lock up their best player in a potential seven-year contract.

After hopping between leagues and teams for the last few years, Cameron Maybin finally has a steady home.